Lawrence Sealewyn Holmes
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Lawrence Sealewyn Holmes, Dr. L. Seale Holmes, M.D., died in London, Ontario
, November 27, 1961, at the age of 77. He was a dermatologist and radiologist and a noted philatelist.
in 1906, and completed postgraduate studies in Chicago and New York. He practised medicine in London, Ontario until he retired. He was a member of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
and served on the Board of Governors and on the Senate of the University of Western Ontario. He was one of the founding members of the London Academy of Medicine and was its first president.
a stamp catalogue of the postage stamps and postal history of Canada
. The 1st edition of the catalogue was published in 1935; the 11th, and apparently last, was published in 1968 by Ryerson Press of Toronto
.
London, Ontario
London is a city in Southwestern Ontario, Canada, situated along the Quebec City – Windsor Corridor. The city has a population of 352,395, and the metropolitan area has a population of 457,720, according to the 2006 Canadian census; the metro population in 2009 was estimated at 489,274. The city...
, November 27, 1961, at the age of 77. He was a dermatologist and radiologist and a noted philatelist.
Medical career
Holmes graduated from the University of Western OntarioUniversity of Western Ontario
The University of Western Ontario is a public research university located in London, Ontario, Canada. The university's main campus covers of land, with the Thames River cutting through the eastern portion of the main campus. Western administers its programs through 12 different faculties and...
in 1906, and completed postgraduate studies in Chicago and New York. He practised medicine in London, Ontario until he retired. He was a member of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada ' , French: Collège royal des médecins et chirurgiens du Canada, is a national, private, nonprofit organization established in 1929 by a special Act of Parliament to oversee the medical education of specialists in Canada...
and served on the Board of Governors and on the Senate of the University of Western Ontario. He was one of the founding members of the London Academy of Medicine and was its first president.
Philately
Holmes was a noted philatelist and was, together with the British North America Philatelic Society, who updated the catalogue after his death, author of the Holmes' specialized philatelic catalogue of Canada and British North AmericaHolmes' specialized philatelic catalogue of Canada and British North America
The Holmes' specialized philatelic catalogue of Canada and British North America was edited by Lawrence Sealewyn Holmes together with the British North America Philatelic Society. The 1st edition of the stamp catalogue was published in 1935; the 11th edition, and apparently last, was published in...
a stamp catalogue of the postage stamps and postal history of Canada
Postage stamps and postal history of Canada
The postal history of Canada falls into four major periods: French control , British control , colonial government control , and the Dominion of Canada, since 1867.- Origins :...
. The 1st edition of the catalogue was published in 1935; the 11th, and apparently last, was published in 1968 by Ryerson Press of Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
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